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Daisy Mae is a beautiful 63 pound, loving black lab that was adopted from DFW Lab Rescue as a 2-month old puppy but due to changes in the family home situation and an additional dog, she was returned.  Daisy Mae apparently had obedience training during her stay with the prior owners.  She knows the basic commands (sit, down, stay) and is crate trained and potty trained.  She walks perfectly on the lease with absolutely no pulling and minimal distraction when we meet another dog or person on the walking path.  She sits nicely while we prepare her food and is very obedient in the kitchen area, i.e. no counter surfing, sits nicely on the outer perimeter when we are cooking, etc.  She goes calmly into the crate and has been left 5-6 hours at a time without issues.  She does like her chew toys occasionally but does not bother any other items that are left out.  Daisy Mae sleeps in the crate beside our bed at night.  She loves to jump up on the bed to snuggle and get lots of belly rubs.  Her ideal family will be active and willing to exercise her daily.  If you are looking for a loving companion with a sweet personality and excellent house manners, Daisy Mae would be a great additional for your family.

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Hi I’m Sultan.  I’m a big boy at 90 pounds so I’m told I can be a lot to handle.  It’s not that I’m overly energetic because I can be chill and be a big teddy bear.  It’s just that I don’t realize my size and I am sometimes quite playful.

At night we are free to sleep on the dog beds or in the bedroom although I’ve been caught sneaking out to enjoy the couch. Now I just do that when no one is around. 

During the day I’m free to roam the house, even when no one is around. I have been quite trustworthy.  Yep, I totally made everyone feel bad about making me stay in that crate. It just wasn’t for me. I like to go on runs, play and chew up my toys, and go for a ride especially if I get to stick my head out the window.  That’s my fav for sure!  I do like it inside but really want to be with someone all the time whether its inside or out.  I’m also good at entertaining myself outside. Whether its splashing around in the pool or keeping squirrels out of my yard!  

Most of all I want to be with you, and play with you and be with you.  Let me know if you think you may be right person for me! 

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Hi All,

 I am Roger. I know that so many of you have looked at my previous photo and wondered if I was ever going to be available. Well your wait is over!  I have been so busy learning about this being a housedog/good pet thing for the past several months and I get it now. I was pretty scared when I first came to DFW Lab Rescue and was so lacking in confidence. In those days I never smiled. Now I smile all the time. I am much more settled and confident. I went to school and learned about sleeping in my crate. I have this leash walking thing down to a science. I know how to fetch and I love playing with other dogs. I am still pretty hungry all the time so I will admit, I am a counter surfer. My foster parents don’t leave anything out as a result. I am pretty curious about my environment and love to smell and look over everything.

In my dreams, I have imagined my life in a very active household. I would love to go hiking and adventuring with my people. I can see myself running along a beach and chasing  those silly birds. I can be your best running partner and will never complain about how slow you two legged creatures are. I really need my family to build in a budget for tennis balls too and BTW I love the squeeky ones. If you are a person that is not home much or works long hours, I am likely not the dog for you. See I would miss you too much I need a home where the people have time to enjoy my company. If you think you are that home, please email adoptions and let them know as I will be soon interviewing my potential adopters.

See ya soon

Roger

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Fletch here!  I have just told my new foster that my name should be changed to Rock, short for Rock Hudson. She does admit I am pretty darn handsome, but says it will be up to my adopter to change my name. So take this as a BIG HINT.  I am currently getting rid of those nasty heartworms and am on "crate rest."  However, I have met most of my foster's kids, 4 legged ones, that is, and we are all getting along pretty well.  You see, I am very, very shy.  So I have been told to learn a new skill; getting along with others. And.... it is working out quite well.  I weigh about 70 lbs. and have been told I need to gain a few pounds. That really pleases me as I love the food I am being given and get 2 big meals a day! I am a young dude so I need to learn a few commands like, sit, come, down, etc. Since the treats they feed me are so delicious, I am a fast learner.  I hope to find a forever family so I can play and have lots of loving from my new family.  Here is hoping you read this description, see my very handsome face, and want to be that family.

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We have had sweet Blitz with us in our foster home for two months now. He had heartworms and has finished his 30 day treatment. We have kept him in foster care after his heartworm treatment as Blitz needed to regain his trust in people again,  strengthen his social interactions and  help him feel better being around people again. After 2 months he is a very different dog than the one who came and didn’t want to stay with us. He is a happy, sweet, loving boy now. He now LOVES to be petted, plays with our Labrador, loves to be snuggled on by everyone and is a joy to have around. He is very smart and well behaved, he knows sit, stay, down and heel. He is potty trained and does not try to get food off of the kitchen counters but will try to get into the trash if the pantry door is left open. He is a very messy drinker so we put extra towels down in the kitchen. He walks well on a leash and when we pass by the outside tables at Starbucks he happily lets everyone pet him now. We would not recommend him to a family with very small children as he is still a 84 pound puppy who is very mouthy. He still tries to chew on hands but he can be redirected with chew toys. He is young still, he will grow out of that behavior. He loves to carry tennis balls around but isn’t good with giving the ball back so you can throw it again. He loves to play chase but his favorite thing is just being loved on. As he got over his fear of people, he has been a joy to have in our home. Blitz will be a loving, wonderful addition to his new forever family.

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Ladybird is a silly, sweet, female chocolate Lab who loves to run.  She is tall and slim and very fast, but gentle with kids.  Her favorite things are a squeaky toy or a ball to chase and she just wants to be where her people are.

She is still learning to be an inside family dog, but she loves to be inside with her people and will follow you from room to room to see what you are doing, and she’ll definitely cuddle on the couch if you let her up.

She has no current health issues and eats well.  She knows sit, stay, come and is pretty good about potty training, but needs some finishing and attention.  She needs her person to take her out and make sure she goes.

Ladybird is good on the leash and loves walks to explore and smell everything and she has good leash manners.

She isn’t too high energy, but she does need to play.  Someone to run with or throw the ball for her would make her very happy.

Ladybird is fun and sweet and ready for a new forever home!

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Tanker is a very happy sweet young boy.  He loves to rest his head in your hands to get some good face petting.  He is full of energy and loves to be moving around all the time.  The good thing about that is that he takes long naps and sleeps through the night!  He loves to have a strong and sturdy toy to chew on and will play tug with a rope like the best of them.  He is used to being around other dogs, he just wants to play and do and be with you!  He listens well when given commands.  He is crate trained and goes in there without a struggle. He does however, talk a lot once he is in there.  He does settle down and is very quiet all night long or when riding in the car in a crate.  He does well with kids that are of the larger size; he may be a little much for a toddler.  His furever family should be willing to keep him disciplined and focused on what he should be doing. He responds well on a leash, being young and very strong, he needs a firm hand until he gets the hang of it a little better.  Tanker will make a great addition to a family with kids.  

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Hi! I'm not sure how I got here, but I'm sure glad I did because I'm learning a lot. I had a nice family and some training as a hunting dog but I think they just got too busy for me.

With my foster mom, we are working on the leash, sit, drop it, sit and stay. I know them all, but I can do better. I just get very excited to play with you and chase the ball and sometimes forget.  I also am trustworthy in the house, in my crate or wherever you take me.

I like other dogs but really haven't learned how to play with them yet although I'm getting the hang of it. My favorite is playing ball and going for walks. Rubs and love are nice too.  As for those car rides.....well, I like them but again I am so excited and I have a hard time not telling you (yes a lot) how excited I am.  My foster mom says I whine but I am SO excited.

My foster mom says I'm very sweet and a good boy. I think a home with older kids, fewer dogs (especially ones that like to chase balls too) and LOTS of balls and walks would be GREAT! What is your home like?

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Hi my name is Meridas! I am a cute little Labrador. I love to snuggle and be with my foster family and would love to share all the love I have with my new family. I love kids… that includes babies as I currently share my toys with a five month old baby boy. I love to go for walks and am great on a leash. My foster mom has started working on my basic training and socialization. 

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Hi, they call me Nigel. I’m the brother of Nemo and Nielson.  I think I heard someone say that I’m the smart one out of the 3 of us. They would be right about that.

It seems that I am already housebroken, due to the fact that there hasn’t been any potty accidents while running around the house or in the crate. Foster mom does take us out once during the night. Also learned how the doggy door works in less than 24hrs. So, I am able to trot my booty outside exactly when I need to during the day.

I love playing with my brother, Nielson, and my foster siblings. I don’t mind challenging them when a toy has been thrown. Dogs bigger than me don’t scare me away. I’ll chase any toy thrown and even bring it back sometimes.

We continue to work on our crate training, manners around the house and learning a few commands.

I am excited that in a few weeks, I can start looking for my fur-ever home.

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Nielsen here, sshhhh, sneaked onto foster mom’s paw pad for a quick check in. Settling in here with my brother, Nigel, after we were found playing in the woods by a very nice person who reached out to the rescue. We are lucky to have been saved and have a chance at a happy, healthy
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I have mastered a dog door, going potty outside and sleeping in a crate at night. Started working on walking on a leash, a few easy commands and house manners. I love to play with my brother and foster siblings, chasing balls, and chewing on bones, pretty much typical puppy stuff. But I am able to lay on your lap and give puppy kisses when you want them.

Looking for a lover, a cuddlier, a midnight snugglier? I am your boy!

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Hello, I'm Wynnie!  I'm a very energetic girl with loads of love to give my new family.  I love spending time with people and definitely playing fetch or tug-o-war.  I am crate trained and sleep very quietly during the night.  I'm great on long car rides and love playing with other dogs.  I am good with cats and children as well (I may be a little too rough for toddlers, but I love them just the same).  My ideal family would have kids who will play with me for hours in the back yard and cuddle with me at the end of the day.  I like going for runs/walks in the mornings.  I respond well to most basic commands and am leash trained (even though I may get distracted by something that catches my interest).  I can't wait to meet my new family!

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Lyllie is a super sweet girl who is is very calm and friendly.  Weighing around 58 pounds, she is a true “rescue” pup.  She recently had a litter of pups and is gaining weight at present.  Lyllie knows basic commands ("sit" and is working on “stay”), walks really well on a leash and is submissive by nature.   She will do well with a calm, easy going family who will give her lots of love and attention. 

Lyllie does like chasing bunnies and squirrels, so may not do well with cats that run; however she is great with other dogs and children.  Lyllie knows how to share and gets along with our lab and dogs she meets in the neighborhood.

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Hi everybody, my name is Dory! 

I am a beautiful 60 pound Lab with a beautiful soft coat. They say I am about middle age, which means I am already potty trained, walk nicely on a leash, ride well in the car and I don’t chew on furniture. I have proven that I can be trusted enough to not have to be crated when my foster mom leaves.  I have never chewed on anything or gotten into anything that I shouldn’t. I am a very shy girl so I would prefer living with adults and bigger kids.

I came to DFW Lab Rescue a bit underweight and foster mom is working on that with some really yummy food. I am slowly gaining weight and feeling so much better since I came to my foster mom’s house. I eat on a regular basis now and I love it! I had a growth on my eye that was surgically removed in the middle of December and will need to have eye drops put in my eyes daily, but I don’t mind.

My foster mom says that I have been a wonderful foster dog and that I will make a great friend to whoever adopts me. I am a very shy girl, who just wants to know that I can trust you. I need to feel safe and right now that means knowing where my foster mom is all the time. I am not sure what toys are all about (foster mom thinks I never had anyone play ball with me) but I am getting curious about them!  My wish for my forever home is that it is quiet and has lots of yummy food, windows for me to look out of, and lots of love!

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Chestnut here! I arrived at this rescue around Christmas. I’m a good looking fellow if I do say so myself. Also, I am all Lab. My first day here, I found the pool. I know I wasn’t supposed to but I jumped in and took a couple laps. I really didn’t care it was 38 degrees. It felt great to get in a swim. I also love to play ball which these fosters won’t let me do right now. Something about some silly heart worms. They alway hide the balls from me but I have a good nose and I find the ones under the furniture.

I play great with other dogs. For a time we had 6 of us. We stay in a crate while the humans are away which isn’t very long at a time. I’m pretty quiet in the crate and sometimes I just go in there just because. At night we are free to sleep on the dog beds in the room with the humans. But I like my crate and will sleep there if Patsy doesn’t get it first.

Before the rescue, I had a broken leg/dislocated elbow that my prior humans did not have repaired and as a result I have a dancer’s pose and a limp. It doesn’t slow me down one bit though. The vet did say I should not be someone’s running partner but all other exercise is great for me especially swimming 😊  I love treats and will do just about anything you ask to get one. I share my toys well with the others and we all eat together in the kitchen with no problems.

One thing you should know is that I have way too much interest in those cats. They come and go from the garage and my foster dad keeps trying to let me smell them but I get too excited so he holds me tight. Not sure it would be a good idea if we lived in the same house.
My foster parents adore me. They would keep me but there are already three full timers here so they have promised me that they would find me a great home like this one for my forever home. I’ll be looking soon so let adoptions know if you want to meet me!

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Zest for life

Endless love for cuddles

Never a dull moment

Always thankful to be rescued!

That is Zena in a nutshell!  Zena came to our rescue with her 3 sisters who were surrendered from a stressful situation.  They were undernourished, suffering from non-contagious mange that is stress-induced and neglected.  She has bounced back and is loving getting regular meals, medicine for her skin, a soft place to sleep and lots of loving.  We feed Zena and her foster brother and sister in their crates as they are all young labs and have a bottomless pit for a stomach and will steal the older dogs' food because they finish so fast.  Zena will calmly lie in her crate and quietly wait until she is let out after eating or even once we wake in the morning.  She sleeps in her crate and hangs out there while we are out of the house.  She is a typical lab in that she loves to carry around the human's socks and shoes and we are pretty sure she would chew them if left unattended.  She loves to play with other dogs and would be great with kids.  She does jump up and is still learning boundaries so very small kids might not appreciate her enthusiasm.  She potty trained very quickly and has learned the "sit" command.  She is very smart and eager to please so she should be easy to train other commands and continue to teach her boundaries.  She is still learning how great the world can be so an adoptive home that wants to spend time with her and teach her would be wonderful.  She would also do best in a home with another dog.  She has made so much progress and her hair has been growing back well.  Although she may be a diamond in the rough, she is a precious gem in our book!

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Yoda is a sweet and very well behaved young guy.  He still has a lot of energy and with his long legs, he sometimes isn't the most coordinated guy. He gets along well with other dogs but he doesn't quite understand why the older dogs don't want to play!!  He probably would be best in a home with other active and younger dogs and probably best with the ladies!  He loves chasing balls and toys and is very fast.  He also loves to cool off in the pool ... what Lab doesn't?  He crates easily but would just as likely love to get into the bed with you, given time and an invitation.  He can take a little bit to warm up to men, but he is quite a handsome, easy guy who loves walks and loves kids.  He has worked his way seamlessly into my home and is simply an easy dog.  He will make someone a great pal and with continued training will be one of those special guys that is just everyone's best friend.

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Hey Everybody! I’m Yellow, and you guessed it, I’m pretty mellow. I was in pretty rough shape when I arrived but lots of love and special care from the Dr.’s have me feeling great and I’m ready to find my forever family. I love to cuddle on the couch and hang out with my foster family. Sometimes I play with my Lab siblings and I’m still figuring out the cats. They don’t seem to like me but I’m pretty sure we can be friends if they give me a chance. I like to play with all the toys here and foster mom says I have a super power for finding lost socks. Usually I just stick with my toys though. I’ve impressed them with my house manners because I don’t get on the counters or in the trash… which I hear is a rare quality among my Lab friends. I’m a good boy, yes I am! I know to potty outside and even though I don’t really like my crate, I go in there easily; it’s like a magic treat dispenser. I’m pretty good on a leash and I love to go for walks and make friends with all the neighbors. I’m an easy-going guy but I’m always up for an adventure. I like to go in the car or anywhere my people are. It’s my mission to make them happy and make my Yellow love shine bright. 

So if you’re looking for a shadow wrapped in sunshine that likes to cuddle, add me to your list so we can get our snuggle-fest started. 

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Jimbo is a big lug who will steal your heart!  He’s a young Lab and he’s got the energy you’d expect at that age.  When we venture out, he is the hit!  Jimbo loves anyone willing to throw his ball and bounds after it!  He’s a social butterfly checking out other dogs and people and he gets lots of compliments of how good looking and fun he is.  Judging by his escapades in a puddle in my backyard yesterday, he’ll love swimming!  Just a guess but I feel good about it.  

Jimbo knows sit and down and walks well on a leash.  He’s a young, goofy Lab so his new family should have time to dedicate to his training because he needs ‘finessing’.  When we’re not playing or in the backyard, he can be found curled up on the recliner.  Jimbo uses the crate at night and goes right in with a little treat and sleeps through the night.  He’s also in the crate when we’re not home because he does counter-surf given the opportunity.  Jimbo doesn't like to share his food with other dog but it has been easily managed with monitored meal times.  I give him treats at the same time I do my own dogs and don’t have a problem.  He is emaciated and needs ‘groceries’ so we believe that regular meals and a full belly have helped eliminate the need to be protective of food.     

We have 2 dogs and Jimbo gets along great with them.  We also have a cat and while he’s not terrible, I wouldn’t recommend Jimbo for a house with cats.  Because of his size and enthusiasm, we don’t recommend a house with small children.  While he’s a full grown lab, he still thinks he’s a little puppy who belongs in your lap.       

Jimbo and I can’t wait to meet you!

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Hello, my name is Nala Bella and I was surrendered to DFW Lab Rescue. I came from the most wonderful family but because the little girls were so allergic to me they had no choice but to give me up. I am just eleven months old but I have been brought up with very good manners. I’m still learning and I am sweet, plus everyone says I am beautiful too.

I am now with my foster family and have met two new four legged friends, and we love to play chase and all sorts of games. I grew up with three small girls and loved them tremendously. I love big families with a lot going on. I much prefer to sleep beside your bed. I will crate while you are gone, expect me to voice my opinion very loudly but I do settle down. I am house trained and will always be at your side whenever you move, I am right behind you. I don’t jump on anyone or anything. I have work to do on my commands but I’m a fast learner. I am coming available soon and can’t to meet my forever family.